How Spam became one of the most iconic American brands of all time

Over 80 years ago, Hormel Foods introduced a simple, canned meat product called Spam. It would go on to become one of the greatest marketing success stories of all time.

By: Ayalla A. Ruvio, Michigan State University, The Conversation

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Published: November 2, 2025

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By Ayalla A. Ruvio, Michigan State University

While you might think of Spam as a basic canned meat, it’s actually one of the greatest business success stories of all time: Since Hormel Foods Corporation launched the affordable, canned pork product in 1937, it’s sold over eight billion cans in 44 countries around the world.

Spam’s birthday is July 5th. It’s fitting that this comes only a day after the birthday of the United …

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